Why would you buy a Snap-On tool box!?

Are all tool boxes just made in the same factory overseas...Is Snap-On really worth it...is Harbor Freight really any different???

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[supergub]

As an old sage once said- "What has a toolbox ever fixed? Not a damned thing!!"

[RenBobbins]

A ton of techs are either switching over to the US General boxes, or buying them straight out of school now. You absolutely cannot argue their quality, especially for literal fractions of the cost of a new Snap On, Matco, or Mac box.

[johnn]

I have 3 Snap on tool boxes that are from 1977, 79 and the 60th anniversary 1980. All are in great shape and I would not get rid of them! Old School All the Way! Good video!

[themaverickmechanic]

Best deals I find are guys retiring and selling their box full of tools. I’ve seen 40-50k retail worth of tools and box for $8-10k multiple times on FB market place.

[Sunandstar]

Collecting vintage tool boxes would be fun!

[stevenfleming]

I've recently retired from the Air Force, but I remember using a lot of old Stanley Vidmar boxes. They always held up really well to the constant abuse we put them through. We use snap on boxes a lot too, but for anything that stayed in place and didn't need to move around, I always think about those Vidmar boxes first

[sheisGINA]

I've watched a few videos on tool box comparison and this was by the far the best one. Short, too the point, good comparisons, and fun to watch. thank you!

[AiN]

love my craftsman box - the quality is good for a weekend mechanic like me

[JaySosaNY]

That big craftsman box is actually nice I haven’t seen one like that

[PA-Tammy]

I got my Snap-On tool box back in 1984 and it still works as good today as it did back in 84. Most of my tools I got from 1983 to about the 90s and they are all still working. I can't talk on anything you can buy today I really don't think any of it is as good but most stuff we buy is just junk....

[RenegadesGarage]

Bent Motorsports.. The bad thing about buying used tool truck brand toolboxes is they do not have a lifetime warranty. If you have a good tool truck dealer he may warranty it but he does not have to and if you get a different dealer he probably won't. They always want you to give them the serial number of the box so they can make sure you are the original purchaser of the toolbox. Now if you buy a used toolbox from the tool truck dealer instead of places like "Facebook market place" the dealer might warranty it but again he doesn't have to. Snap-on, Mac and Matco toolboxes are still made in the USA. Matco started out making toolboxes for Mac Tools only. Matco stands for Mac Allied Tool Company. They split in 1979 and started selling tools as well as toolboxes. Matco does not make/manufacture any of their tools, they rebrand all of them. The only thing they make is their toolboxes.

[MrGuyBroDude]

I LOVE both of my snap on boxes. I got them both used from trade ins on the tool truck for massive prices off. My big box had a dent on the back that you can't even see and doesn't affect anything and a ton of surface scratches I literally just spent a weekend buffing out and was a 12k box I got for 2500$. The second one was a power cart that traded in and looked brand new and I guess it just wasn't a popular sale. It has a power top with a really deep space and either 4 or 5 drawers. I picked it up for $750. Only way I would get anything tool truck branded honestly is used and on a good discount like that. My dream is to of course order a custom box with the colors and options I want but with my highway robbery boxes, I am more than happy lmao.

[The_Faceless_Chad]

20 years with a Snap On KRL721 top/bottom combo. Still in great shape and the slides are smooth as butter. Just bought a Harbor Freight full bank service cart. Does the job, but it feels so cheap compared to the Snap On.

[abeodez]

I just bought a husky 61” heavy duty box on sale for $800 and I use it professionally at a dealership as main tech of over 6 years of experience along side with my Mac cart. No complaints no regrets. Love it 19 gage steel soft close drawers flat powder coated 👍👍😁

[Idahoprepper]

I just got the us general series 3 72inch box from harbor freight. I love it.

[zackgensch]

One thing you failed to mention was the ability to customize snap on, mac, and matco tool boxes, been a diesel and heavy equipment tech for 14 years, have socket and wrench sets that range from 1/4" all the way to 50mm and 2-1/2" beeing able arrange drawers that fit your needs is very nice, I've owned every type of box, I like the drawer detents the best of snap on, and they retain a fair amount of value for a decent trade in if you needed to down the road, not gonna get much for a Chinese box, also need to mention the lifetime Warranty on the u.s boxes! Having to go through your representative is nice, for me, at the end of the week beeing serviced by my tool guys is worth the extra cost, nice vid, but there's still so much more to talk about between all the boxes yet!

[spevakdesigns]

I have a 20+ year old snap on I bought used and I love it. I wouldn't buy a new one as the cost is overly inflated. I had a pro grade husky box before and it was garbage once loaded up. Paid 1k for each of them.

I also have Kennedy boxes for my machinist tools and I like those a lot. They do well with over 100lb/drawer but you do need to add a plate on the bottom to keep the casters from caving into the bottom of the box. I also have some harbor freight for lighter tools and consumables storage and a 5 drawer for a mobile cart. Also work out of a 5 drawer at my job. Great box. I also have a few lista cabinets that are insanely well built. Empty they weigh 300-400lb and can hold 400lb/drawer!

[HeelsUpHarrisNachoPrez]

Harbor freight boxes work just fine. I’ve had mine for 15 years and hasn’t failed yet.

[billwestfield]

You can't beat the really wide & deep top drawers on the Snap-on & Macs. They hold a phenomenal amount of tools.

[markchidester]

Working in the industrial environment, the go to box is Kennedy.
Nice boxes. Solid. Mine was out on the shop floor for 30 plus years. They hold up far better than those old craftsman.
I recently purchased a Us General. Solid as my Kennedy, rolls well. Fortunately it sits in one place. If i had it when i was out on the shop floor pushing it around from machine to machine all day, id replace it. Unless you lock it, the drawers slide open when moving it.
I also have one of those carts from HF.
Nice. Solid. You have to close the lid or the drawers slide open.
I like to use it to transport things. Cant open a drawer without the lid open.
Also have an older kobalt at home i picked up cheep used.
Its cheeply made. Probably about the same as a new craftsman.
My first box with the soft close drawers. Absolutely love that feature.
Tools stay in place.